BEF, Author at The Boomer Esiason Foundation

March 20, 2019

Episode 12 of the CF Wind Sprint series demonstrates using the FLUTTER® device for airway clearance. The FLUTTER® mucus clearance device is shaped like a pipe with a hardened plastic mouthpiece at one end, a plastic protective, perforated cover at the other end, and a high-density...

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 11: Using the SmartVest® for Airway Clearance

by BEF

CF Wind Sprints, Treatments

March 20, 2019

Episode 11 of the CF Wind Sprint series discusses using a SmartVest® for airway clearance. In the video, BEF's Jerry Cahill demonstrates how he uses the SmartVest® while he does nebulized treatments, noting it's a good way to "multi-task." Jerry also points out that the...

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 10: A Core Workout

by BEF

CF Wind Sprints, Exercise

March 20, 2019

Episode 10 of the CF Wind Sprint series demonstrates a variety of core exercises that can be done in the gym, including including incline sit-ups, bicycles, knees-to-the-chest, ankles-to-the-bar, and hips-to-the-bar. The purpose in doing these exercises isn’t so much to get bigger as it is...

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 9: Upper Body Exercises

by BEF

CF Wind Sprints, Exercise

March 20, 2019

Episode 9 of the CF Wind Sprint series demonstrates a few exercises done in the gym, including the bench press, lat pull-downs, the curl press, dips and tricep extensions. The purpose in doing these exercises isn’t so much to get bigger as it is to...

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 8: How to Use a Mediport for IV Antibiotics

by BEF

CF Wind Sprints, Treatments

March 20, 2019

Episode 8 of the CF Wind Sprint series demonstrates how to access and sterilize a mediport to deliver IV antibiotics....

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 7: Using an Oxygen Tank While Exercising

by BEF

CF Wind Sprints, Exercise

March 20, 2019

Episode 7 of the CF Wind Sprint series discusses how an oxygen tank can help keep oxygen saturation at optimal levels while exercising....

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 6: Using a Percussor for Airway Clearance

by BEF

CF Wind Sprints, Treatments

March 20, 2019

Episode 6 of the CF Wind Sprint series demonstrates the use of a percussor to promote airway clearance....

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 5: Maintaining Your Weight

by BEF

CF Wind Sprints, Nutrition

March 20, 2019

In Episode 5 of the CF Wind Sprint series, Jerry talks about a fun and tasty way to help maintain your weight: milkshakes....

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 4: Sinus Irrigation

by BEF

CF Wind Sprints, Treatments

March 20, 2019

Episode 4 of the CF Wind Sprint series demonstrates how to deal with sinus irrigation, a process that is very important in preventing sinus infections....

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 3: Simple Exercises

by BEF

CF Wind Sprints, Exercise

March 20, 2019

Episode 3 of the CF Wind Sprint series demonstrates a variety of useful exercises that can be done at home or in the hospital. Exercising on a regular basis will help keep your lungs clear and strengthen your muscles....

Author: BEF

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 12: Using the FLUTTER® Device for Airway Clearance

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 11: Using the SmartVest® for Airway Clearance

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 10: A Core Workout

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 9: Upper Body Exercises

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 8: How to Use a Mediport for IV Antibiotics

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 7: Using an Oxygen Tank While Exercising

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 6: Using a Percussor for Airway Clearance

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 5: Maintaining Your Weight

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 4: Sinus Irrigation

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 3: Simple Exercises

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